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DARPA Seeks Improved Space Electronics to Handle Satellite Orbits

DARPA Seeks Improved Space Electronics to Handle Satellite Orbits

Low Earth orbit has its own requirements, and building more efficient power electronics could improve spacecraft performance and cost.


News Nov 04, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
EV Batteries vs. Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Promising Alternative Fuels for Different Segments

EV Batteries vs. Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Promising Alternative Fuels for Different Segments

These two alternative fuels seem to compete, but both have their own place in the broader transportation market. Here are the key differences and…


More Spacing Between Solar Panels Helps Convective Cooling

More Spacing Between Solar Panels Helps Convective Cooling

Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) discovered that increasing the spacing between solar panels in an array can maximize…


News Nov 03, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Advantages and Challenges of Community Microgrids

Advantages and Challenges of Community Microgrids

Anyone who has experienced a power outage knows how frustrating and disruptive it can be. The situation can get dire for hospital workers or people…


Aeromine: An Elegantly Simple Rooftop Wind Energy Solution

Aeromine: An Elegantly Simple Rooftop Wind Energy Solution

Using aerodynamic first principles, a new type of rooftop wind energy generator matches solar power for industrial buildings.


Existing Water Infrastructure Could Maximize Hydropower Opportunities

Existing Water Infrastructure Could Maximize Hydropower Opportunities

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have determined that using conduit hydropower could increase…


DOE Pumps More Money Into EV Batteries, Offshore Wind, Minerals, R&D

DOE Pumps More Money Into EV Batteries, Offshore Wind, Minerals, R&D

The U.S. Department of Energy continues to ramp up its funding for renewable energy infrastructure, electric vehicle battery manufacturing,…


News Nov 01, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Rethinking Small Hydropower Projects

Rethinking Small Hydropower Projects

Researchers suggest that small hydropower plants can be reliable, cost-effective, and flexible.


News Oct 31, 2022 by Darshil Patel
UK Government Funding Empowers Battery Research, Innovation

UK Government Funding Empowers Battery Research, Innovation

Jacob Rees-Mogg, Great Britain’s secretary of state for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy, has confirmed £210 million in government…


News Oct 31, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Warwick Grant to Bolster Skills in Power Electronics, Machines, Drives

Warwick Grant to Bolster Skills in Power Electronics, Machines, Drives

The University of Warwick’s competition-winning Warwick Electrification Development (WELD) program received £1 million in grant funding to…


News Oct 30, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Bourns Design Boosts High-Power Shunt Resistor Accuracy in Current Sensing

Bourns Design Boosts High-Power Shunt Resistor Accuracy in Current Sensing

Bourns has added a third pin for supply ground and precision through-hole pin placement in its CSM2F Series, helping the accuracy of current…


new products Oct 29, 2022 by Mike Falter
Unlocking Battery Materials’ Capacity by Observing Lithium-ion Movement

Unlocking Battery Materials’ Capacity by Observing Lithium-ion Movement

Cambridge University researchers have unveiled results of a study concerning the non-uniform behavior of lithium storage in a next-generation…


News Oct 28, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Is Mobile Charging Sending the Wrong Message About EVs?

Is Mobile Charging Sending the Wrong Message About EVs?

Providing charging to stranded electric vehicles is a valuable service, even if it creates some perception problems.


Improving Electric Motor and Generator Design

Improving Electric Motor and Generator Design

Researchers at Sandia Laboratories have developed a superior way to transmit power to motors and generators using a conductive belt.


Breakthroughs by NASA, Others Aim to Cut EV Charging Times

Breakthroughs by NASA, Others Aim to Cut EV Charging Times

Two landmark projects—one by NASA and Purdue University, another by Penn State and EC Power—stand to revolutionize electric vehicle technology…


News Oct 21, 2022 by Jay Miller
General Motors Energy is Building an Electrified Future

General Motors Energy is Building an Electrified Future

By combining EVs, battery storage, and cloud-based data management, GM is moving beyond its traditional role as a carmaker.


SuperBattery Lowers Charging Times 80% in EV Mining Trucks

SuperBattery Lowers Charging Times 80% in EV Mining Trucks

The SuperBattery from Skeleton Technologies combines the characteristics of supercapacitors and batteries to help decarbonize heavy industry,…


News Oct 20, 2022 by Mike Falter
Space-based Solar Power Aids Exploration, Tackles Climate Issues

Space-based Solar Power Aids Exploration, Tackles Climate Issues

NASA, Solestial, and Emrod are among companies exploring space-based solar power generation and transmission to enhance the upcoming return of…


News Oct 20, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
General Motors Intensifies EV and Battery Platform Expansions

General Motors Intensifies EV and Battery Platform Expansions

General Motors is ramping up its electric vehicle production, enhancing its Ultium battery platform, and adding customers in more end markets.


News Oct 19, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Global Power Supply and the Future of Data Centers

Global Power Supply and the Future of Data Centers

The growing global power struggle is forcing a closer look at the future of data centers.